Fenix HT18 (2019) review
The Fenix HT18 (HT18) released in 2019. It uses Cree XHP35 HI LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1500 lm output, 162682 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 807 m.
This light has 4 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.
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Fenix HT18 (HT18) specifications
- Brand
- Fenix
- Name
- HT18
- Type
- HT18
- Rating
- Launch
- 2019
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 220 g
- Length
- 184 mm
- Body diameter
- 26 mm
- Head diameter
- 68 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of HT18 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The HT18 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- Cree XHP35 HI LED
- Color temperature
- 5000 K
- Reflector
- SMO
- Lens
- AR coated glass
- Switch
- electronic side
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
- Flux
- 1500 lm
- Intensity
- 162682 cd
- Throw
- 807 m
- CD/LM factor
- 108.45
Software
The HT18 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The HT18 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.
- Modes
- 4 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. The HT18 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
- Battery
- 1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- no
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IP68
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
Accessories
It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your HT18. The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- 18650 adapter
21700 battery with USB Type-C
USB Type-C cable
green light filter
lanyard
nylon holster
red light filter
spare o-ring
spare rubber cover
The performance of the Fenix HT18 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
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